REVAMP: Revitalize the Vocational and Academic Multifarious Program through Career Education. Final Evaluation Report. July 1, 1973-June 30, 1976.

Overview & Synopsis

The impact of a 3-year effort to implement career education into the South Portland school system through Project REVAMP (Revitalize the Vocational and Academic Multifarious Program through Career Education) is examined. Evaluation assessed observable curriculum changes, guidance services in response to the career development needs of all students, greater community involvement, and commitment to career education. While specific objectives were written in terms of elementary career awareness, junior high career orientation, senior high preparation, postsecondary liaison and improved career guidance, the overall plan was to provide leadership and resources for substantial philosophical and instructional changes in the schools. These goals have been achieved. Major curriculum changes and a restructured guidance program has resulted from the project. The district has committed its operational funds to the support of many of the career education concepts. Professionals have been assigned responsibilities designed to insure that the changes achieved are long-lasting. Future directions should include monitoring of the sequential plan for career education, dissemination of the results, and teacher inservice education. (TA)